Rocky Creek Ranch Austin Homes 2026: Lake Travis ISD Prices, Home Sizes and a Rare Furnished Pool Lease

Rocky Creek Ranch is one of the best values in Lake Travis ISD if you want a big house, a real yard and nature right outside your door. Over the last 750 days, Rocky Creek homes between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet sold at a median of $1,065,000 and $257 per square foot, with a median size of 4,230 square feet. Across all of Lake Travis ISD, comparable homes built since 2005 sold at a median of $271 per square foot and only 3,681 square feet, according to Unlock MLS data pulled by Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group. In plain terms… Rocky Creek gets you about 550 more square feet for a lower price per foot.

By Clay Byrne, Founder and Principal Broker, Byrne Real Estate Group. 29 years selling homes in Austin. Data pulled from Unlock MLS on October 9, 2026.

What Is Rocky Creek Ranch in Austin?

Rocky Creek Ranch is a master-planned neighborhood on the south side of Hamilton Pool Road in the 78738 ZIP code, west of Bee Cave and inside Lake Travis ISD. Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes and Taylor Morrison built most of the homes between about 2010 and 2019, so nearly everything here is a two-story stone and brick home in the 3,400 to 4,500 square foot range on a quarter-acre to half-acre lot.

What makes Rocky Creek different is the land around it. Roughly 300 acres of the community were set aside as open space… hills, oak and cedar, creek beds and ponds, laced with about five miles of trails. The neighborhood sits next to the Shield Ranch conservation land, so the views to the south and west stay wide open. Hamilton Pool Preserve is a short drive down the road.

When buyers ask me, Clay Byrne, where they can get a big Lake Travis ISD house without paying Lakeway or Spanish Oaks prices, Rocky Creek is near the top of my list every time.

What Amenities Does Rocky Creek Ranch Have?

• Resort-style community pool at the amenity center, with a kids’ pool, restrooms and grilling areas
• Playground and parks next to the pool
• About 5 miles of hike and bike trails through roughly 300 acres of preserved open space
• Spring-fed ponds and greenbelt views from many streets
• Quiet streets… Rocky Creek is a destination neighborhood, so there is no cut-through traffic

HOA dues for the Rocky Creek Master Community Association have been about $176 per quarter according to public listing data. Water and utilities run through a Municipal Utility District (MUD), which is common out here. Always confirm current dues and the tax rate before you write an offer… Byrne Real Estate Group pulls those for every buyer we represent.

What Schools Serve Rocky Creek Ranch?

Rocky Creek Ranch is in Lake Travis ISD, one of the most sought-after school districts in the Austin area. Homes here are zoned to:

• Bee Cave Elementary
• Bee Cave Middle School
• Lake Travis High School

School boundaries can change, so verify current zoning with Lake Travis ISD for any specific address.

How Have Rocky Creek Ranch Home Prices Changed Since 2011?

I pulled every residential sale in Rocky Creek from the first closings in 2011 through October 9, 2026… 531 closed sales in all. The median sale price has gone from about $425,000 in 2011 to $1,116,000 so far in 2026. Prices peaked in 2022, settled in 2023, and have been climbing again since.

Year	Homes Sold	Median Price	Median $/Sq Ft	Median Sq Ft	Median Days on Market
2011	21	$425,000	$115	3,859	80
2013	42	$514,850	$133	4,046	77
2015	36	$548,988	$144	3,909	89
2017	51	$599,900	$146	4,167	83
2019	37	$625,000	$157	4,156	68
2020	42	$649,750	$165	3,985	27
2021	46	$1,045,000	$255	4,131	5
2022	27	$1,400,000	$334	4,192	7
2023	12	$928,500	$255	3,821	47
2024	16	$966,250	$256	3,994	35
2025	14	$998,900	$224	4,230	53
2026 (through Oct. 9)	12	$1,116,000	$271	4,276	21

Two things stand out to me. First, homes are moving faster in 2026… a median of 21 days on market, down from 53 in 2025. Second, look at how few homes sell here now. Rocky Creek averaged about 40 to 50 sales a year from 2016 through 2021. Since 2023 it has been 12 to 16 a year. Owners are staying put, and that keeps supply tight.

Pools tell the same story. In the early years almost no homes sold with a pool. In 2026, 75% of Rocky Creek sales had one. Owners have been investing in their backyards because they plan to stay.

How Does Rocky Creek Compare to Other Lake Travis ISD Neighborhoods?

To make this an apples-to-apples comparison, I pulled every closed sale in Lake Travis ISD over the last 750 days for homes between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet, built 2005 or newer. That is 775 sales. Here is how Rocky Creek stacks up against the neighborhoods buyers usually compare it to.

Neighborhood	Sales	Median Price	Median $/Sq Ft	Median Sq Ft	With Pool
Rocky Creek Ranch	30	$1,065,000	$257	4,230	53%
Serene Hills	36	$1,384,500	$375	3,524	36%
Flintrock Falls	32	$1,287,500	$313	3,749	53%
Lakeway (Lakeway-named sections)	68	$965,000	$289	3,541	37%
Rough Hollow	79	$990,000	$267	3,668	33%
Falconhead	38	$907,000	$258	3,519	50%
Sweetwater	85	$877,760	$253	3,345	15%
Provence (new construction)	106	$877,500	$244	3,793	4%
All Lake Travis ISD	775	$995,000	$271	3,681	35%

The short version: Rocky Creek has the largest median home of any major neighborhood on this list, and more of its homes come with a pool than the district as a whole. Its price per square foot is right in line with Falconhead and Sweetwater, but you get 700 to 900 more square feet.

What would a Rocky Creek-size home cost somewhere else in Lake Travis ISD?

Take the median Rocky Creek home… 4,230 square feet. At each neighborhood’s median price per square foot, that same amount of house would cost about:

• Serene Hills: $1,586,000
• Flintrock Falls: $1,324,000
• Lakeway: $1,222,000
• Lake Travis ISD median: $1,145,000
• Rocky Creek Ranch: $1,065,000 (actual median sale)

That is roughly $80,000 to $520,000 more for the same square footage, same school district, plus 300 acres of preserve out the back door. Those are estimates based on median price per foot, and every house is different, but the gap is real.

Featured Lease: 17312 Wildrye Dr, Austin, TX 78738

A fully furnished home with its own heated pool and spa almost never comes up for lease in Lake Travis ISD. 17312 Wildrye Dr is available now through Byrne Real Estate Group for $6,500 a month on a 12-month lease. Bring your suitcase… every room is set up, from the billiards table to the smart TVs throughout the house.

• 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 1 half bath, 3,673 sq ft on two levels, built in 2013
• Primary suite on the main floor with spa bath, double vanity, walk-in shower, California Closets walk-in and bay windows overlooking the yard
• Dedicated study with a full wall of built-in dark wood cabinetry and a door that closes… a real work-from-home office
• Kitchen with ceiling-height knotty alder cabinets, granite, gas cooktop under a custom wood hood, pendant-lit island seating four and a walk-in pantry
• Living room with a stone wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows
• Upstairs: three bedrooms, two baths and a game room with a custom accent wall
• Backyard: heated pool and spa with waterfall, oversized covered patio with mounted TV, ceiling fan and stone fire feature, fenced yard
• Three-car attached garage
• Schools: Bee Cave Elementary, Bee Cave Middle, Lake Travis High

Who is 17312 Wildrye Dr a good fit for?

• Families relocating to Austin who want to get into Lake Travis ISD now and take their time finding the right home to buy
• Families building or remodeling who need a full house for a year without moving furniture twice
• Corporate and medical relocations that need a turnkey home on a 12-month term
• Anyone who has been watching Rocky Creek and wants to live in the neighborhood before buying here

Lease terms at a glance

• Rent: $6,500/month, 12-month lease, available now
• Security deposit: $7,250
• Tenant pays all utilities
• Pets: up to 2, cats and dogs under 35 lbs, $500 pet deposit per pet plus a one-time $250 fee
• Renter’s insurance required. No smoking inside. No housing vouchers.
• Application fee: $50 per adult

Is Rocky Creek Ranch a Good Place to Buy Right Now?

Here is how I read it after 29 years in this market. Rocky Creek gives you more house for the money than almost anywhere else in Lake Travis ISD, and the neighborhood can never be built out around you because the open space is already set aside. Sales volume is low because owners stay. Homes are selling faster this year than last, and the 2026 median is the highest since the 2022 peak.

The tradeoff is the drive. Rocky Creek is out Hamilton Pool Road, so you are about 6 minutes to the Galleria and Bee Cave shopping, and roughly 30 minutes to downtown Austin outside of rush hour. For most of my clients who end up here, that drive is the reason they get the space, the trails and the quiet.

With 10 homes active right now at a median list price of $1,075,000, there is real choice for buyers this fall. If you want to see what is out there, or what your Rocky Creek home would sell for, call or text me at (512) 942-7880.

Rocky Creek Ranch FAQ

Is Rocky Creek Ranch a good place to live?

Yes. Rocky Creek Ranch is a quiet Lake Travis ISD neighborhood off Hamilton Pool Road with about 400 homes, roughly 300 acres of preserved open space, about 5 miles of trails, a resort-style pool and a playground. Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group recommends it to buyers who want a large home, a real yard and Lake Travis schools for less per square foot than Lakeway, Flintrock Falls or Serene Hills.

How much do homes cost in Rocky Creek Ranch?

Over the last 750 days, Rocky Creek homes between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet sold at a median of $1,065,000, or $257 per square foot, according to Unlock MLS data pulled by Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group. In 2026 so far, the median sale is $1,116,000.

How big are the homes in Rocky Creek Ranch?

Most Rocky Creek homes are between 3,400 and 4,500 square feet, with a median of about 4,230 square feet for recent sales. That is roughly 550 square feet larger than the Lake Travis ISD median of 3,681 square feet for homes built since 2005, per Byrne Real Estate Group’s analysis of 775 closed sales.

What schools serve Rocky Creek Ranch?

Rocky Creek Ranch is in Lake Travis ISD and is zoned to Bee Cave Elementary, Bee Cave Middle School and Lake Travis High School. Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group recommends confirming zoning with Lake Travis ISD for any specific address.

What are the HOA fees in Rocky Creek Ranch?

The Rocky Creek Master Community Association has charged about $176 per quarter according to public listing data. The community is also in a Municipal Utility District (MUD). Byrne Real Estate Group confirms current dues and tax rates for every buyer before an offer is written.

Are there furnished homes for lease in Rocky Creek Ranch?

Rarely. Right now, 17312 Wildrye Dr is available fully furnished with a heated pool and spa for $6,500 a month on a 12-month lease. It is listed by Clay Byrne of Byrne Real Estate Group; call or text (512) 942-7880 to see it.

How far is Rocky Creek Ranch from downtown Austin?

Rocky Creek Ranch is about 30 minutes from downtown Austin outside of rush hour, about 6 minutes from the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, and a short drive to Lake Travis and Hamilton Pool Preserve.

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